Healio

Irbesartan slows aortic root dilatation in Marfan syndrome

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . MUNICH — Irbesartan in standard doses is linked to a significant decrease in the rate of aortic dilatation in ...
Healio

Walking 10K steps per day may slow aortic dilation in pediatric Marfan syndrome

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “Artic root dissection remains the most life-threatening complication of Marfan syndrome,” Elif Seda Selamet ...
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New findings about why losartan is effective in treating Marfan syndrome may reshape our thinking about patient management

Philadelphia, February 9, 2018 - Progressive dilation of the aortic root is considered one of the most serious manifestations of Marfan syndrome because it can lead to aortic dissection and death.
Nature

40 Trends in Sinus of Valsalva Dilation After the Ross Procedure.

Purpose: Since its original description in 1967 by Dr. Ross, the use of a pulmonary valve autograft for aortic valve replacement is becoming more prevalent. We analyzed pre and post operative data of ...
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Disturbed blood flow can damage the vessel wall in cases of aortic dilation

Filip Hammaréus, PhD student, and Petter Dyverfeldt, professor, at Linköping University. The research was performed at the Center for Medical Image Science and Visualization in Linköping, Sweden.